Brewing Potions: Sorry, I'm Not Tony Stark

Gaius's Hundred Affairs Shop, the potion room beside the recovery area.

"Acupuncture Cactus juice." Aaron carefully added a drop of emerald-green juice to the cauldron, and the cyan solution immediately began to boil.

"Sneezewort extract."

A drop of pale-red liquid was added to the cauldron. The solution turned fiery red, but the boiling greatly subsided.

"Next is Bezoar powder." Aaron took a deep breath and sprinkled a small spoonful of powder into the solution.

Glug, glug!

Bubbles rose from the fiery-red solution, which gradually became clear.

But Aaron was not satisfied, because he could clearly see that the solution contained extremely tiny particles invisible to the naked eye.

This cauldron of potion was the newly invented All-Purpose Potion. It could promote wound healing, neutralize toxins, and increase vitality.

The potion was actually complete, but those tiny particles were a flaw. They would affect the taste to some extent, and the drinker would also have to endure needle-like pain.

"It's still missing something." Aaron muttered, then looked at Fawkes. "I need a drop of your tears."

Fawkes immediately flew above the cauldron and let a crystalline tear fall into the fiery-red potion.

Ripples spread across the potion's surface. The particles within instantly dissolved, and the fiery-red liquid became clear and transparent.

"Done." Aaron nodded in satisfaction, then flicked his fingers and poured the cauldron's contents into five glass bottles.

"The first batch of All-Purpose Potion is finished. Phoenix Tears really are the perfect balancing agent." Aaron gave Fawkes a thumbs-up. "I'll give you an extra treat at noon: a bunch of Salmon Roe Grapes."

Fawkes happily spread his wings and began singing a melodious song.

"When you have time, you should shed more tears. It's not like tears are worth anything to you anyway.

"If you can't manage it, Abei can